There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Hanoi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane DIG - HAN
6h 22m$165–446Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
22h 26m$46–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
20h 50m$49–80Drive 1,202.3 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Hanoicar 1,202.3 km
13h 28m$152–219Train via Nanning
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
26h 37m$92–298
Shangri-La to Hanoi by train, car, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Hanoi is to train and bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 20h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Hanoi is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $160 - $450.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Hanoi. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Ha Noi via Lijiang, Kunming Station and Sapa Lao Cai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Hanoi is 987 km. The road distance is 1202.3 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Hanoi without a car is to train via Nanning which takes 26h 37m and costs $90 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Shangri-La to Hanoi, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Hanoi train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Hanoi is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $160 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 22h 26m.
Hanoi is 1h behind Shangri-La. It is currently 15:21 in Shangri-La and 14:21 in Hanoi.
Shangri-La to Hanoi train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Hanoi, Vietnam?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Ha Noi via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Hekou North, and Sapa Lao Cai in around 22h 26m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–460
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- $6–10
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- $21–30
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- $6–10
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- $21–30
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- $6–10
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- $21–30
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $15–21
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $11–16
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
Train from Kunming South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $30–45
- Adult - 1st Class
- $55–80
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- xesaovietsapa@gmail.com
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Hanoi is 1202 km. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Shangri-La to Hanoi.
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